A seven-storey building collapsed on Friday morning in Vakola area (Santa Cruz) of Mumbai. The BMC said the building was unoccupied but it was located next to a slum area.

According to an official in the BMC Disaster Cell, there have been no reports of any casualties so far and rescue operations are underway at the site. However, many residents are feared trapped under the debris.

A fire brigade has been sent to the spot. Rescue operations are underway; no casualties have been reported so far.